ZDNet UK review the Fujitsu Primergy RX100 S7
Hot on the heels of HP and Dell, Fujitsu has introduced a new server to its rack-mount lineup, the 1U Primergy RX100 S7, capable of accommodating Intel’s latest Xeon E3-1200 (Sandy Bridge) processor technology. Unlike the competition, however, Fujitsu is opting to position the RX100 S7 as an entry-level virtualisation host rather than purely a standalone application platform.
Fujitsu’s 1U Primergy RX100 S7 can be used for traditional file, print and web server duties, or as an entry-level virtualisation platform
There’s nothing particularly radical about the idea of using a single-socket 1U server for virtualisation. Many companies do already, and the server Fujitsu provided for our tests had no problem running multiple virtual workloads using either VMware or Microsoft hypervisors. However, scalability is limited by the format, and if that’s the aim then care is needed when specifying what goes inside.
The build quality on the new Primergy is as good as anything from HP or Dell, including an all-metal chassis equipped with an identification LED plus a simple set of clearly marked controls at the front and a lift-off lid for easy access. Inside it’s very well laid out and spacious, even with dual 450-watt power supplies fitted — an unusual option on a 1U server, but one that’s well worth having. It’s also a fairly short chassis, so it can be fitted into smaller wall and floor-mount cabinets.
For further details please read Alan Stevens review at ZDNet
